The strategic alliance provides pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with enhanced access to melanoma key opinion leaders, expedited contracting and protocol review within MMP's 19 academic and community-based research center members, and Accelovance's oncology-experienced clinical and project staff within , MD, PhD, Chairman of the Midwest Melanoma Partnership, stated, "MMP is excited to partner with Accelovance to provide this comprehensive offering to drug development companies. Facilitating expanded access to medical and scientific feedback and expediting clinical trial initiation ultimately provides an enhanced opportunity to advance treatment options for our patients suffering from melanoma."